Western Convention outfit Colorado Rapids proceed their retooling program after finishing their transfer for Seattle Sounders midfielder Josh Atencio.
Per a earlier announcement from insider Tom Bogert, Atencio arrives at DSG Park forward of the 2025 MLS season in a transfer which may be a shock to some.
Atencio will web Seattle a cool $1.3m normally allocation cash in addition to add-ons down the road, whereas nonetheless occupying a U-22 initiative spot for Colorado.
The 23-year-old was a brilliant spark within the Sounders midfield whereas making 111 appearances for the membership, and his progress on the pitch was beforehand rewarded with a debut for the USA again in January of 2024 throughout a pleasant in opposition to European minnows Slovenia.
Bogert detailed the transferring items surrounding Atencio’s deal, with Colorado having funded his acquisition after the Rapids generated $725k GAM in addition to a pair of first-round MLS SuperDraft picks after shedding 4 worldwide spots through the low season.
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